Dj Lord Bio
Hip-hop band Cypress Hill makes 1996 Simpsons joke come true!
"Always wondered what I would look like as an official character on the Simpsons"
- Dj Lord
A Simpsons gag has come to life as hip-hop group Cypress Hill and London Symphony Orchestra perform a concert together.
The group performed with the orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall this July.
They were featured together in the animated US comedy programme's 1996 episode, Homer Palooza.
Cypress Hill said: "It's a dream come true, a collaboration only the Simpsons could have predicted."
In the 1996 episode, Homer takes his children to a music festival and a staff member asks who has "ordered" the LSO "possibly while high" before adding: "Cypress Hill I'm looking in your direction."
The hip-hop group, known for songs including I Wanna Get High, asks the ensemble if they know their song Insane In The Brain before they perform the hit track together.
In July, the Californian trio of B-Real, Sen Dog and Eric Bobo will be joined by the LSO and conductor Troy Miller, who will provide arrangements of the band's songs, including hits from their 1993 album Black Sunday.
'Social media teasing'
Cypress Hill said: "We are thrilled to be performing with the London Symphony Orchestra in such a prestigious venue as the Royal Albert Hall."
Kathryn McDowell, the LSO's managing director said: "After years of social media teasing it, many fans may have started to believe it would only be a pipe dream.
"Many thanks to the creators of The Simpsons for the idea."
Dj LORD is a key member of Public Enemy and Prophets of Rage, legendary turntablist and multi-genre Dj. His style is a unique combination of precision cuts, lots of bass and unexpected mixes that keep crowds worldwide rocking.
While growing up in Savannah, GA, LORD was exposed to the 80’s Philly Dj scene by a cousin and set his sights on learning the craft. Heavily influenced by industry pioneers he quickly learned key scratches and started incorporating them into his sets. His own style rapidly developed.
By 1999, LORD’s expertise as a battle Dj as well as an all round performer was noticed by Professor Griff of Public Enemy, who was looking for a new Dj due to Terminator X’s retirement. A month after meeting, LORD was on Public Enemy’s 40th World Tour. Since joining as a permanent member, he has been an integral part of the group from production to touring. The rest is history.
As a DJ, LORD has done it all. He has performed at everything from world class events like the Grammy Awards to festivals like Coachella and Glastonbury. He has played at the top clubs in USA, Asia, Australia and Europe and has numerous battle titles including U.S. Finalist in I.T.F. and DMC. He has even been called the Bruce Lee of turntables. LORD is one of the most versatile Djs in the game.
While Dj battles and Hip Hop are the foundation of his career, LORD is widely recognized for his high-energy shows that seamlessly fuse turntablism with impeccable multi-genre music selection leaving crowds screaming for more.
Having mastered the art of Djing, LORD is pursuing his second love, producing. He has produced tracks for Public Enemy and with Dubstep groups TrillBass and HULK—and he’s just getting warm.
In 2016, LORD joined the elite task force Prophets of Rage. This group combines the musical firepower of Rage Against The Machine, Public Enemy and Cypress Hill.